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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.01, 2,924.98 and 854.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.01, 2,924.98 and 854.46 is: 1,281.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.01 : 2,924.98 = 854.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.01/2,924.98 = 854.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.01x = 2,924.98 × 854.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.01x = 2,499,278.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,499,278.41/1,950.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.67

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